Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of the Middle East at home. Tender, flavorful chicken is seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices and cooked to perfection in the slow cooker. Serve it with pita bread, rice, or salad for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Marinade:
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp 7 spice
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, salt, 7 spice, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Cook in the slow cooker: Place the sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the marinated chicken on top. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Shred and serve: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Serve the chicken shawarma warm with pita bread, rice, or salad.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep as the chicken can be used in various dishes throughout the week.
- Feel free to customize the spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
